Dennis ?Tony? Price was a longtime math teacher and coach at Burlington High School.
Tony, as many refer to him as, grew up in International Falls, Minnesota and starred as a football player in high school. He was selected to play in the Minnesota All-State football game as a senior. Upon graduating from International Falls, Tony took his talents to Bemidji State University where he would excel on the football field. Tony was named 1st Team All-NIC for three consecutive seasons. Tony held the career rushing record at Bemidji State for 40 years, rushing for 3,228 yards. His play was instrumental in leading the Beavers to two NIC titles in 1957 and 1959. At the conclusion of his senior season at Bemidji State, Price was named to the NAIA All-American 3rd Team. Tony graduated from Bemidji State in 1961 with a teaching degree in Mathematics.
Upon his arrival at Burlington High School, Tony immersed himself in athletics, coaching a variety of sports. In all, Tony coached tennis, football, and boys and girls track. He served as the Math Department Chairman from 1978-1984. Tony coached at various levels in the football program at Burlington High School from 1963-1986. Price coached in the boys tennis program for three years. He also served as the head boys and girls track coach from 1981-1991. In total, Tony was a part of 23 Southern Lakes Conference championships at Burlington High School.
Throughout his coaching career at Burlington High School, Tony was a humble individual that filled whatever role was asked of him. While much of the credit for team success is historically given to the head coach, regardless of what role he filled, Tony offered insight and shared his knowledge with those around him, helping to build the foundation to some of Burlington?s great Southern Lakes Conference championship teams.
Tony was inducted into the Bemidji State Hall of Fame in 1984. In 2008, Tony and the rest of his 1957 and 1959 football teams were inducted into the Hall of Fame at Bemidji State.
Tony currently resides in Burlington with his wife Evelyn. They are the proud parents of Kurt, Lisa, Jane, Jennifer, and Ted. They are also grandparents to 12 grandchildren. Burlington High School is honored to recognize Tony on the Wall of Fame.